14 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1976
Page
1
An editorial laments pervasive corruption beyond Congress, lampooning soft labels for wrongdoing. It cites examples from daily life and notes recent campus cheating scandals at Johns Hopkins, UC, and military academies, urging national self examination and moral reform.
A discussion among a group of adults weighed whether people enjoy life more today than 50 years ago. They noted more activities exist now, yet many entertainments seem less challenging and demand less personal initiative, with many people of all ages spending much leisure time in front.
Stephen J. Creasy of Kingsley is among 97 freshmen named to the University of South Dakota dean's honor list, signaling high academic achievement for the new class.
A visitor to the Sentinel’s news room last April, John H. D. Blanke reflects on his Western Union college years graduating in 1918 and 1921, his career as a technical writer and editor, and his service as Barrington Indiana mayor and village trustee. Now retired, he remains active and travels with a white cane.
In a letter and clipping exchange, Barrington's Mr. Blanke describes a 24 hour visit to Le Mars, Plymouth County, April 7-8. He praises the city council and Chamber of Commerce for downtown improvements that prioritize accessibility, widened sidewalks, diagonal curb parking, landscaping, and amenities like benches, waste containers, and a telephone booth.
A reflective piece laments modern leisure focused on television, noting reduced physical activity and social interaction. It contrasts today's TV driven routines with past communal gatherings, family dinners, and neighborhood games, concluding people may enjoy life yet have less fun doing it.
A reader thanks Le Mars Daily Sentinel for coverage of Lorna Sterling and John Mount concert. The Barrington bicentennial schedule is detailed with parades, tours, concerts, and beer gardens. Editorial prompts include questions on politics and Father’s Day gifts as a light community note.
Plymouth County Farm Bureau women will sponsor a milk made magic contest on Tuesday June 22 during June dairy month. Open to all county cooks with six categories: main dishes breads cakes cookies salads and all occasion snacks. Judging focuses on taste nutritive value originality ease appearance and purity. Contact Mrs. Dempster in Le Mars for details.
Whistle's Inn in Kingsley changed hands effective June 1 with former owner Dave Austine taking a job at Bob's Bike Shop in Le Mars. New owners Kelly Roling and Dennis Austin plan to keep weekend live entertainment and feature a band on Saturday June 26, as reported by the Kingsley News-Times.
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